Sachem Capital Corp. SACH announced today its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2017. Results of operations include the operations of Sachem Capital Partners, LLC for all periods prior to February 9, 2017. The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.105 per common share payable on April 19, 2018 to common shareholders of record at the close of business on April 12, 2018.
Total revenue for 2017 was approximately $7.0 million compared to approximately $4.1 million for 2016, an increase of approximately $2.9 million, or 69.3%. The increase in revenue represents an increase in lending operations. For 2017, interest income from mortgage loans was approximately $5.4 million compared to approximately $3.6 million for 2016, an increase of approximately $1.8 million, or approximately 50.0%. Origination fees quadrupled to approximately $800,000 in 2017 from approximately $200,000 in 2016. Other income also increased to approximately $410,000 in 2017 from approximately $47,000 in 2016. Components of other income include earnings from advances to borrowers, approximately $136,000, lender fees from closings other than origination fees, approximately $154,000, and legal fees from closings performed in-house, approximately $61,000.
Total operating costs and expenses for 2017 were approximately $2.1 million compared to approximately $1.1 million in 2016, an increase of approximately $1.0 million, or 97.3%. The increase in operating costs and expenses is due to the increase in lending operations as well as a change in status from a limited liability company to a publicly-held real estate investment trust (REIT) subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs in 2017 were approximately $664,000 compared to approximately $505,000 in 2016, an increase of approximately 31.5%, reflecting the increase in the amount outstanding under the Bankwell credit facility. Similarly, as a result of the Company's various financing activities in 2017 and its status as a public company, the Company experienced significant increases in professional fees (approximately $300,000 in 2017 compared to approximately $87,000 in 2016), listing fees (approximately $32,000 in 2017 compared to none in 2016), other expenses and taxes (approximately $155,000 in 2017 compared to none in 2016) and general and administrative expenses (approximately $222,000 in 2017 compared to approximately $17,000 in 2016). In addition, compensation and related costs in 2017 was approximately $700,000 compared to approximately $35,000 in 2016. However, this was offset, in part, by a decrease in compensation to manager which was approximately $36,000 in 2017 compared to approximately $350,000 in 2016.
Net income for 2017 was approximately $4.9 million compared to approximately $3.1 million for 2016, an increase of approximately $1.8 million, or 59.3%. Basic and diluted net income per weighted average common share outstanding for 2017 was $0.38. There is no comparable figure for 2016. Net income per weighted average number of shares is calculated based on net income and shares outstanding for the period beginning on February 9, 2017 (the effective date of the Company's IPO) through December 31, 2017. Net income for that period was approximately $4.6 million. The Company distributed approximately 100% of its net income to shareholders in the form of dividends paid in 2017 and the first quarter of 2018.
At December 31, 2017, the Company's total assets were approximately $67.5 million, compared to approximately $38.4 million at December 31, 2016. The Company's loan portfolio at December 31, 2017 was approximately $63.3 million compared to approximately $33.7 million at December 31, 2016, an increase of approximately $29.5 million, or 87.5%. In addition, at December 31, 2017 interest and fees receivable from borrowers increased to approximately $645,000 from approximately $479,000 a year earlier.
At December 31, 2017, the Company's total liabilities were approximately $12.9 million, including approximately $9.8 million outstanding under the Bankwell credit facility and approximately $300,000 outstanding under the term mortgage loan from Bankwell secured by the property expected to become the Company's new corporate headquarters in late 2018. In comparison, at December 31, 2016, the Company's total liabilities were approximately $9.9 million, including approximately $8.1 outstanding under the Bankwell credit facility and $310,000 outstanding on the Bankwell mortgage loan. In addition, at December 31, 2017, the Company owed approximately $723,000 to a third party from whom it had repurchased mortgage notes it had previously sold to that third party to raise cash.
Shareholders' equity at December 31, 2017 was approximately $54.6 million compared to members' equity of approximately $28.5 million at December 31, 2016.
John Villano CPA, co-chief executive officer of Sachem Capital Corp., stated: "2017 was an exciting year for Sachem and its equity holders as it transitioned from a limited liability company to a publicly-held real estate investment trust, subject to SEC reporting requirements. It was also a year of tremendous growth, fueled by $30.25 million of new equity capital and an additional $5.0 million of debt capital. We are confident that our lending platform will stand the test of time and continue to provide our shareholders with attractive risk-adjusted returns on their investment. We will continue to build our company as we look to expand our geographical presence throughout New England. We continue to look for new sources of capital – equity and debt – to grow our loan portfolio and diversify our asset base. In addition, we will continue to return approximately 100% of our net income to our shareholders in the form of dividends. The demand for our loan products and services, in Connecticut as well as other parts of New England, continues to be strong. We are aware of the long-term trend in real estate values, and while the cycle is still robust, we intend to continue our conservative lending practices and adjust our lending criteria and our financing strategies to address developing trends in the real estate and capital markets."
About Sachem Capital, Corp.
Sachem Capital Corp. (SCC), is the successor to Sachem Capital Partners, LLC (SCP) having acquired all of SCP's assets and assumed all of SCP's liabilities in February 2017. Immediately thereafter, SCC completed an underwritten initial public offering of its shares. (Except where otherwise stated to the contrary, SCC and SCP are, collectively, referred to as the "Company".) The Company specializes in originating, underwriting, funding, servicing and managing a portfolio of first mortgage loans. It offers short term (i.e., three years or less) secured, nonbanking loans (sometimes referred to as "hard money" loans) to real estate investors to fund their acquisition, renovation, development, rehabilitation or improvement of properties located primarily in Connecticut. The Company does not lend to owner occupants. The Company's primary underwriting criteria is a conservative loan to value ratio. The properties securing the Company's loans are generally classified as residential or commercial real estate and, typically, are held for resale or investment. Each loan is secured by a first mortgage lien on real estate and may also be secured with additional real estate collateral. Each loan is also personally guaranteed by the principal(s) of the borrower, which guaranty may be collaterally secured by a pledge of the guarantor's interest in the borrower. The Company also makes opportunistic real estate purchases apart from its lending activities. SCC believes that it qualifies as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes and intends to make the election to be taxed as a REIT when it files its 2017 federal income tax return.
Forward Looking Statements
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SACHEM CAPITAL CORP. | ||||
BALANCE SHEETS | ||||
December 31, | ||||
2017 | 2016 | |||
Assets | ||||
Assets: | ||||
Cash | $954,223 | $1,561,863 | ||
Escrow deposits | 111,189 | - | ||
Mortgages receivable | 62,166,937 | 32,521,588 | ||
Mortgages receivable affiliate | 1,104,022 | 1,229,022 | ||
Interest and fees receivable | 645,493 | 478,928 | ||
Other receivables | 234,570 | 182,842 | ||
Due from borrowers | 451,795 | 81,911 | ||
Prepaid expenses | 4,520 | - | ||
Property and equipment, net | 501,819 | 397,448 | ||
Real estate owned | 1,224,409 | 1,222,454 | ||
Pre-offering costs | - | 625,890 | ||
Deferred financing costs | 95,560 | 67,475 | ||
Total assets | $67,494,537 | $38,369,421 | ||
Liabilities and Shareholders'/Members' Equity | ||||
Liabilities: | ||||
Line of credit | $9,841,613 | $8,113,943 | ||
Mortgage payable | 301,101 | 310,000 | ||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 390,758 | 196,086 | ||
Security deposit held | 2,550 | 800 | ||
Advances from borrowers | 519,764 | 291,875 | ||
Due to member | - | 656,296 | ||
Due to note purchaser | 723,478 | - | ||
Deferred revenue | 1,108,400 | 290,456 | ||
Accrued interest | 40,592 | 24,350 | ||
Total liabilities | 12,928,256 | 9,883,806 | ||
Shareholders'/members' equity: | ||||
Preferred shares - $.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares |
- | - | ||
Common shares - $.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares |
15,416 | - | ||
Paid-in capital | 53,315,772 | - | ||
Members' equity | - | 28,485,615 | ||
Retained earnings | 1,235,093 | - | ||
Total shareholders'/members' equity | 54,566,281 |
28,485,615 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders'/members' equity | $67,494,537 | $38,369,421 | ||
SACHEM CAPITAL CORP. | ||||
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||
Years Ended | ||||
December 31, | ||||
2017 | 2016 | |||
Revenue: | ||||
Interest income from loans | $5,434,502 | $ 3,648,427 | ||
Origination fees, net | 802,264 | 197,378 | ||
Late and other fees | 136,834 | 105,911 | ||
Processing fees | 124,240 | 65,935 | ||
Rental income, net | 88,364 | 68,417 | ||
Other income | 410,494 | 47,427 | ||
Net gain on sale of real estate | 179 | - | ||
Total revenue | 6,996,877 | 4,133,495 | ||
Operating costs and expenses: | ||||
Interest and amortization of deferred financing costs | 664,134 | 505,135 | ||
Compensation to manager | 35,847 | 350,229 | ||
Professional fees | 299,935 | 87,493 | ||
Compensation and related costs | 698,227 | 34,662 | ||
Other expenses and taxes | 155,343 | - | ||
Depreciation | 28,358 | - | ||
General and administrative expenses | 254,185 | 17,382 | ||
Loss on sale of real estate | - | 87,967 | ||
Total operating costs and expenses | 2,136,029 | 1,082,868 | ||
Net income | $4,860,848 | $ 3,050,627 | ||
Basic and diluted net income per common share outstanding*: | ||||
Basic | $0.38 | $- | ||
Diluted | $0.38 | $- | ||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding*: | ||||
Basic | 11,956,246 | - | ||
Diluted | 11,956,246 | - |
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* Basic and diluted net income per common share outstanding and weighted average number of shares outstanding are calculated for the period beginning February 9, 2017 (the effective date of the Company's initial public offering) through December 31, 2017.
SACHEM CAPITAL CORP. | ||||||||||
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS'/MEMBERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016 |
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SACHEM CAPITAL CORP. (F/K/A HML CAPITAL CORP.) |
SACHEM CAPITAL |
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Common |
Amount |
Additional
Paid in |
Retained Earnings |
Predecessor's Members' Equity |
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Beginning balance, January 1, 2016 |
$24,229,517 |
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Issuance of common shares | 2,220,000 | $ 2,220 | $ (2,220) | |||||||
Member contributions | 5,084,730 | |||||||||
Member distributions | (3,879,259) | |||||||||
Net income | 3,050,627 | |||||||||
Balance December 31, 2016 | 2,220,000 | 2,220 | (2,220) | - | 28,485,615 | |||||
Member contributions | 653,646 | |||||||||
Member distributions | (2,460,125) | |||||||||
Net income for the |
286,100 | |||||||||
Conversion of |
6,283,237 | 6,283 | 26,958,953 | (26,965,236) | ||||||
Initial public offering | 2,600,000 | 2,600 | 11,023,400 | |||||||
Public offering | 4,312,500 | 4,313 | 15,335,639 | |||||||
Dividends paid | (3,339,655) | |||||||||
Net income for the |
4,574,748 | |||||||||
Balance, December |
15,415,737 | $15,416 | $53,315,772 | $1,235,093 | $ - | |||||
SACHEM CAPITAL CORP. | ||||
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW | ||||
Years Ended December 31, | ||||
2017 | 2016 | |||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Net income | $4,860,848 | $3,050,627 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net | ||||
cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 59,118 | 47,676 | ||
Depreciation Expense | 28,358 | - | ||
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate | (179) | 87,967 | ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
(Increase) decrease in: | ||||
Escrow deposits | (111,189) | - | ||
Interest and fees receivable | (166,565) | (213,438) | ||
Other receivables | (51,728) | (72,374) | ||
Prepaid Insurance | (4,520) | - | ||
(Decrease) increase in: | ||||
Due to member | (656,296) | 421,592 | ||
Accrued interest | 16,242 | (13,479) | ||
Accrued expenses | 194,674 | 196,086 | ||
Deferred revenue | 817,944 | 25,484 | ||
Advances from borrowers | (141,995) | 167,044 | ||
Total adjustments | (16,136) | 646,558 | ||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 4,844,712 | 3,697,185 | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Proceeds from sale of real estate owned | 530,181 | 1,059,629 | ||
Acquisitions of and improvements to real estate owned | (531,961) | (886,009) | ||
Purchase of land and building | (39,923) | (397,448) | ||
Purchase of property and equipment | (92,806) | - | ||
Security deposit | 1,750 | 800 | ||
Principal disbursements for mortgages receivable | (53,468,949) | (21,580,103) | ||
Principal collections on mortgages receivable | 23,948,601 | 14,861,360 | ||
Repurchase of notes sold | (2,000,000) | - | ||
Proceeds from notes sold | 2,723,478 | - | ||
NET CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (28,929,629) | (6,941,771) | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Proceeds from line of credit | 44,177,225 | 7,475,000 | ||
Repayment of line of credit | (42,449,555) | (5,361,057) | ||
(Principal payments on) proceeds from mortgage payable | (8,899) | 310,000 | ||
Dividends | (3,339,655) | - | ||
Proceeds from public offerings | 30,250,000 | - | ||
Offering costs incurred | (3,258,158) | - | ||
Pre-offering costs incurred | - | (580,890) | ||
Financing costs incurred | (87,202) | (76,159) | ||
Member contributions | 653,646 | 5,084,732 | ||
Member distributions | (2,460,125) | (3,879,259) | ||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 23,477,277 | 2,972,367 | ||
NET DECREASE IN CASH | (607,640) | (272,219) | ||
CASH - BEGINNING OF YEAR | 1,561,863 | 1,834,082 | ||
CASH - END OF YEAR | $954,223 | $1,561,863 | ||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
INFORMATION | ||||
Interest paid | $587,442 | $470,821 | ||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
On February 8, 2017, Sachem Capital Partners, LLC transferred all its assets and liabilities to the Company in exchange for 6,283,237 of the Company's common shares.
Prior year's pre-offering costs in the amount of $625,890 were charged to paid-in-capital during the year ended December 31, 2017.
During the year ended December 31, 2016, $644,450 of mortgages receivable and $39,000 of accrued interest receivable and late fees receivable were converted to real estate owned.
As of December 31, 2016, the Company is obligated for the repayment of certain expenses paid by the managing member on behalf of the Company for certain borrowers in the amounts of $64,794.
During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company reissued a mortgage receivable in the amount of $107,498 in connection with the transfer of real estate owned to a relative of the former borrower.
During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company purchased a mortgage from a third party at a discount in the amount of $74,954.
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